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Closet Shopping

QVCkitty1 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:03:00 GMT

Lately I've been surfing the different sites, looking at winter jackets. This morning I was looking for something in my closet and found a black Land's End jacket much like the ones I've been looking for. I forgot about it because I had gained weight and it was too tight. Well I've lost weight and I gave it a try, and it fits !! I love the jacket , but even more that I can fit into it again. Have any if you found a " treasure " in you closet that you forgot about ??

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drizzellla — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:21:30 GMT

Indoor Kitty - I did the same thing! And it was 2 Land's End coats! I bought them on sale about 2 years ago, at the end of the season. And forgot all about them. Sadly, I had even bought other coats after them.

So our next coat closet purge, I will have several coats to donate.

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RedTop — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:24:46 GMT

Not me; my closet has become more of a storage area. I got rid of most of my work clothes after I retired, and have only 20 items total hanging in there, including coats and robes. I have no need for a lot of clothing or shoes.

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ShowMe — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:35:58 GMT

OP.....you are lucky you had it tucked away....for a rainy day.....

I've lost so much weight now, and every coat or jacket hanging in my coat closet is way way to big for me now. They are all going to have to find a new home. Don't think I'll ever gain all that weight back.

Just purchased the puffer coat (TSV), received it, and love it. It has gotten very cold here, and am sure it will keep me nice and warm. Get cold very easily due to cancer treatments.....and think this will do the trick when I go out.

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Its Me LuLuBelle2 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:58:48 GMT

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QVCkitty1 — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:15:59 GMT

@ShowMe wrote:
OP.....you are lucky you had it tucked away....for a rainy day.....

I've lost so much weight now, and every coat or jacket hanging in my coat closet is way way to big for me now. They are all going to have to find a new home. Don't think I'll ever gain all that weight back.

Just purchased the puffer coat (TSV), received it, and love it. It has gotten very cold here, and am sure it will keep me nice and warm. Get cold very easily due to cancer treatments.....and think this will do the trick when I go out.

I hope you are doing well, maybe your coats will go to someone who could really use a warm coat, Best wishes to you, 🌺💐🌺

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bonnielu — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 20:39:47 GMT

Yes, lots of finds in my own closet. And I have learned a lesson. I have even found duplicates. Embarrassing to say the least. But I am going to cut down on clothing purchases. Fortunately I buy lots of tops from Walmart and I spend very little.

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ShowMe — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:15:04 GMT

@QVCkitty1.......Oh yes, these coats will be going to folks that really do need them. My neighbor across the hall (1 yr. older than I) will be getting a couple, and then her daughter that lives with her works at a pancake restaurant in the city that has a co-worker that works with needy people. She will definitely find a good home for the rest of those coats. Also have some very good shoes that are too loose on me now that I can't wear anymore.....and are taking up valuable space on the shelf i my guest closet and closet in my bedroom. So little by little I am getting rid of things. Not replacing everything, but getting the essentials I need to be comfortable and yet look good.

I'm doing ok.....still tire out very easily, and do still have some pain in my back.....but not near as bad as it used to be. Only take Tylenol ES.....no pain killers any more.

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Snowpuppy — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 21:51:06 GMT

While I don't have a closet to be envied, I found and tried on my fave holiday pumps in cherry red.

They still fit beautifully. Just saved myself $100+ bucks by not buying a replacement pair.

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meallen616 — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:36:20 GMT

Check the closets ladies before you buy! I am guilty of everything posted also!

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:42:04 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Lately I've been surfing the different sites, looking at winter jackets. This morning I was looking for something in my closet and found a black Land's End jacket much like the ones I've been looking for. I forgot about it because I had gained weight and it was too tight. Well I've lost weight and I gave it a try, and it fits !! I love the jacket , but even more that I can fit into it again. Have any if you found a " treasure " in you closet that you forgot about ??

@QVCkitty1

Good for you! That's so nice to find a forgotten treasure and to be able to wear it again. I have so much stuff that I truthfully don't even know the half of what I have. I am getting ready to retire so I know that I am going to start purging stuff. It will be hard because I have a love affair of sorts with my clothes! LOL. But, the majority of my things are work oriented, so there will be no need to keep most of them. I have though been trying to "shop my closet" in recent months!

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Sweetbay magnolia — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 11:22:20 GMT

Well, not forgotten, but a treasure -

https://www.qvc.com/As-Is-Denim-&-Co.-Reversible-Zip-Front-Faux-F.product.A293943.html?upsh=1&sc=A293943-CSWB

I bought I think every color in this while they were available. It is a fabulous vest. I got them end of season, so I've not had the chance to wear them all, but yesterday I took tags off of the burgundy and new antique rose, and wore the black one to the grocery store. They've been waiting for me in the front hall closet and I've been carefully fluffing them.

I paid clearance (full reduced) price for a couple, but really, for under $20, and seriously, they are great vests.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 11:55:18 GMT

No, I have clothes in two places- our master bedroom closet and the coat closet downstairs. I know every single item that's in there as I go through everything and purge regularly.

I have a lot of clothes (and only one coat and one jacket), but I don't ever forget about any of them.

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San Antonio Gal — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 13:26:33 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
No, I have clothes in two places- our master bedroom closet and the coat closet downstairs. I know every single item that's in there as I go through everything and purge regularly.

I have a lot of clothes (and only one coat and one jacket), but I don't ever forget about any of them.

I also tend to purge regularly so I don't come across anything I've forgotten about.

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drizzellla — Sun, 11 Nov 2018 21:16:38 GMT

I can't believe it. I was trying to put away the last of my "summer" shoes. We got back from vacation 2 weeks ago and so I still had summer things out.

WELL - I am trying to find space and what do I find about 4 pairs of Vionic slippers, sandals and shoes. I do not remember even buying the shoes. No wonder I don't have room. I bought a bunch of Sketchers and was disappointed and only wore them about 2-3 times, so I packed them away.

Why didn't I go Closet Shopping before I bought all these shoes?

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Snowpuppy — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:05:23 GMT

This thread truly inspired me!

After my shoe find it dawned on me that I had a pair of lamb leather gloves....somewhere! I found them!

Got them on sale at Dillards, longer length, over the wrist. They will dress up my new BD coat. 😙

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ShowMe — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:24:07 GMT

Well, the coat closet has been gone through. Got rid of many.....between Theresa and her daughter, think they will be keeping the coats for themselves..... Now, there were quite a few button up blouses that were in plastic bags that I gave to them....they will pick which ones they want to keep, and those that they don't want, they will be given away to someone that is in need of clothes.....